It’s easy to spend most of your practice time thinking about what your hands are doing: scales, chords, reading, technique, and exercises. But musicianship also grows by listening closely to music and noticing what is actually happening. In this lesson, we’ll look at active listening, what to listen for, and a few simple ways to … Read more
Playing by ear means listening to a piece of music and finding the notes, rhythm, or chords on your instrument without relying on tabs or sheet music. In this lesson, we’ll break that process into smaller steps: listen for one clear part, sing or hum it back, find it on your guitar, then compare what … Read more
This post includes an Amazon affiliate link. This means I earn a commission if you click the link and purchase the item, at no additional cost to you. If you’ve never tried changing strings on an acoustic guitar or simply want to get better at it, this post is for you. Learning to change guitar strings … Read more
This post includes Amazon affiliate links to products I use and recommend. This means I earn a commission if you click the link and purchase the item, at no additional cost to you. Let’s face it, there are times when you simply lose motivation to practice your instrument and aren’t sure what to do to … Read more
If your strumming feels stiff, uneven, or hard to keep in time, the fix usually starts with a few simple things. Good strumming is less about memorizing dozens of patterns and more about keeping a relaxed motion, staying in time, and learning how to shape the rhythm of a song. In this lesson, we’ll go … Read more
Have you ever seen a slash chord like D/F# or G/B in a song and weren’t sure what to do with it? Good news, it’s simpler than it looks. Slash chords are a quick way to make your chord progressions sound smoother and more musical. In this lesson, you’ll learn what they mean and when … Read more
Maybe you’re ready to get started with music lessons and are wondering whether you should take online or in person lessons. As a music teacher for several years, I’ve taught using both methods and can both be effective. In this post, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages between both of these to help you … Read more
Struggling to keep your chord changes smooth and on time? You’re not the only one. Switching between chords is one of the biggest hurdles for beginner guitarists, but it’s also one of the most rewarding skills to master. The good news is, with the right practice strategies, you can overcome this challenge and start playing … Read more
Are you ready to make the leap and give music lessons a try but aren’t sure how to go about finding and choosing the right teacher for you? Maybe you tried learning guitar on your own, but now you want further guidance from an expert. Now and days, there are so many resources that it … Read more
Whether you have no experience playing the guitar or have been trying to learn for some time, you may have asked yourself if it’s possible to get better without taking lessons? The short answer is, yes, you can teach yourself guitar but in this post we cover 7 factors to consider whether it’s better to … Read more